latas's review against another edition
2.0
This book was unable to hold my attention like other Jeffrey Deaver's books. The plot was outlandish. I know Asians, particularly Chinese are very resourceful and can quickly adapt to any circumstance, anywhere in the world. But the way the illegal immigrants (who hardly speak English) escape death and manage to steal and drive a vehicle, read a map and get to the given address on the very day they land in the US, was really too much. Amelia's character also gets tiresome.
ryanjamesburt's review against another edition
3.0
Didnt realize I had already this book. Need to keep a better list of my books. But a good crime book.
nolajay's review against another edition
3.0
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS
This is more of a synopsis because I can never remember what I've read.
A boat carrying a large number of illegal immigrants (undocumenteds) is on it's way to the US when the ship is spotted by the coastguard. The snakehead (the Ghost) blows up and sinks the ship, killing many of the passengers. He then goes on a rampage to kill the remaining survivors, masquerading as Dr. John Sung (a passenger on the ship) to gain information about the location of his 'piglets'. Unaware of this, Sachs continues to visit Dr. Sung for advice regarding her arthritis and problems having children. Rhyme, as always, figures out the twist and the Ghost is captured in an elaborate misdirection fuelled takedown. However, once captured it is decided he will returned home and tried in China, meaning, due to his connections in high places, he will walk free again. However, Rhyme saves the day by discovering the real motive for the Ghosts actions on the ship, and the political decisions made throughout the investigation to keep the Ghost out of custody. Rhyme threatens to go public with evidence against several high ranking officers unless they hand hm over to the FBI.
This book was very slow to start with and it took me a while to get into it, but once I did I enjoyed it. The story of Sachs and Rhyme's relationship always keeps me coming back for more - I want to know how they're doing! As always there is a huge twist which kept me reading and the takedown of the Ghost, (though I predicted it) was great nonetheless.
This is more of a synopsis because I can never remember what I've read.
A boat carrying a large number of illegal immigrants (undocumenteds) is on it's way to the US when the ship is spotted by the coastguard. The snakehead (the Ghost) blows up and sinks the ship, killing many of the passengers. He then goes on a rampage to kill the remaining survivors, masquerading as Dr. John Sung (a passenger on the ship) to gain information about the location of his 'piglets'. Unaware of this, Sachs continues to visit Dr. Sung for advice regarding her arthritis and problems having children. Rhyme, as always, figures out the twist and the Ghost is captured in an elaborate misdirection fuelled takedown. However, once captured it is decided he will returned home and tried in China, meaning, due to his connections in high places, he will walk free again. However, Rhyme saves the day by discovering the real motive for the Ghosts actions on the ship, and the political decisions made throughout the investigation to keep the Ghost out of custody. Rhyme threatens to go public with evidence against several high ranking officers unless they hand hm over to the FBI.
This book was very slow to start with and it took me a while to get into it, but once I did I enjoyed it. The story of Sachs and Rhyme's relationship always keeps me coming back for more - I want to know how they're doing! As always there is a huge twist which kept me reading and the takedown of the Ghost, (though I predicted it) was great nonetheless.
lfields19's review against another edition
4.0
This one took awhile to really grab my interest, but it ended up being really good. I'm glad I stuck with it.
tarsel's review
4.0
Not his best - some massive gaps at the story start, but then this leads to a brilliant twisty ending of classic Deaverishness.
colls's review against another edition
3.0
I liked the "case" part of the story involving illegal immigrants, human smuggling and an overall VERY. BAD. GUY.
I think perhaps the image of Chinese-Americans is somewhat inaccurate and a few characters seems to be too stereo-typical for my tastes. It's clear the author did some research and tries to impart that research - but it comes of as stuffy and like a lecture.
The developing relationship with Sachs and Rhymes seems forced as well.
I think perhaps the image of Chinese-Americans is somewhat inaccurate and a few characters seems to be too stereo-typical for my tastes. It's clear the author did some research and tries to impart that research - but it comes of as stuffy and like a lecture.
The developing relationship with Sachs and Rhymes seems forced as well.
sarahinreaderland's review against another edition
5.0
I’m determined to catch up with myself and get this series read. That kind of makes it sound like an arduous task but it’s really not, I am still really enjoying some Lincoln Rhyme so it was a pleasure to listen to The Stone Monkey.
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